Allan Bloom
Allan David Bloom was an American philosopher, classicist, and academician. He is best known for his critique of contemporary higher education in his book 'The Closing of the American Mind'.
Books
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1. The Closing of the American Mind
How Higher Education Has Failed Democracy and Impoverished the Souls of Today's Students
The book is a critique of the contemporary American educational system, particularly in universities. The author argues that the rise of relativism and the decline of the humanities have led to a crisis in American education, with students becoming less able to think critically and more prone to moral and intellectual confusion. The book also discusses the impact of popular culture and political movements on education, and argues for a return to a more traditional, classical education.
The 3640th Greatest Book of All Time
